Texas

Carlos Alberto Cortez Callente Killed in Accident at Loop 12 in Dallas, TX

Published on: August 23, 2023

Date of Accident
July 29, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Carlos Alberto Cortez Callente
Type of Accident
Car Accident
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
Yes

Where it Happened

State Highway 12 Loop, Dallas, TX, USA

What Happened

Area authorities are investigating a crash that killed one person at Loop 12 in Dallas, TX on July 29th, 2023. Police say the incident happened around 3:16 a.m. According to investigators, a Ford F-150 operated by a 22-year-old driver who was not publicly identified as southbound on Loop 12 at the time. It has been stated the vehicle was rounding a curve in the roadway and lost control, veering to the left of the road and into a grass median. From there, the vehicle is said to have traveled into a concrete drainage ditch where to overturned several Tims, ejecting a passenger from the vehicle. The passenger, identified as 27-year-old Carlos Alberto Cortez Callente, suffered fatal injuries at the scene. The driver had injuries suspected of being non-life-threatening. It was suggested by authorities the driver may have been under the influence of alcohol at the time of the collision.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Ford F-150
Road/Highway
Loop 12
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Ford F-150 lost control at a curve in the roadway and crashed

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